World's First Virtual Fresh Water Eco Museum ?
The idea for the creation of The Georgian Bay Eco
Museum originated with Jason
Taylor,former Director of Education for the
Ecological Society of America (ESA) in Washington DC. Jason
worked at ESA for more than 5 years until June 2007.
Jason knows Ontario and Georgian Bay as he worked as a volunteer
naturalist at the Wye
Marsh in Midland, a paid naturalist developing programs for
summer guests at
Delawana Inn Resort in Honey Harbour, and a special speaker
at Provincial and National Parks along the Bay. He completed his
undergraduate work at Dalhousie University in Halifax, and his Graduate
Work at York University in the Environmental Studies program.
Jason for the past 5 years has worked with ESA
and his travels still lead him back to the Georgian Bay area. He
fell in love with the pristine nature, the exceptional views, flora
and fauna that inhabit the area. "One of my best experience
was with Lyle McIntyre, when he conducted a photographic workshop
in the Snug Harbour 30,000 Islands area" states Taylor. Georgian
Bay is one of the 'most understated' areas
in North America. Most my colleagues have little idea or knowledge
this part of Canada. "I believe this type of museum concept
will create the awareness necessary to preserve Georgian Bay as
a pristine destination" adds Taylor.
Jason has been providing valuable advice on the development
of the concept which he loosely defines as:
The Georgian Bay Eco
Museum ® is positioned to be an icon for the future and a
symbol of the past. This combines both natural and living
history, the environment, as well as a tribute to the pioneers,
settlers and aboriginal communities who have contributed to
the well being of the Georgian Bay area. The Georgian Bay
Eco Museum ® is a virtual symbol as a web site, and a spectacular
travel route by either boat, canoe, kayak or car, or any combination
of the above.
This site is being developed in conjunction with Robin Tapley one
of Canada's foremost naturalists, and Ron Taylor (Jason's
father). Taylor publishes the Travel
Information North of Toronto one of Ontario's busiest travel
websites promoting resort destinations north of Toronto. Tapley's
Nature Trails has conducted educational wildlife interpretative
programs throughout Canada including zodiac excursions along Georgian
Bay's 30,000 Islands and Biosphere Reserve.
Georgian
College Tourism Students have contributed a valuable research
project, developing the logo and a clearer definition of the elements
necessary for the long term sustainability of Georgian Bay. More
information on the definition of the ecomuseum concept can be found
on the Wikipedia
site. If you have thoughts or ideas about this web site. Contact
Contact Georgian Bay Eco Museum or contribute
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Bay Eco Museum BLOG
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